Oak Lutestring (Cymatophorima diluta, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information
This species is easily ridentified by its two black-edged brown cross bands.

The subspecies hartwiegi occurs in the UK.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 15-17mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur), Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea)
Flying: One generation, August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Established broadleaved woodland. Mature Oak. Sometimes gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 10 (3.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2018

Recorded date range (Adult): 11 August to 08 September

1658 (ABH65.014) Oak Lutestring Cymatophorima diluta, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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